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Social startups develop innovative community health solutions
The American Heart Association is celebrating social entrepreneurs by empowering them to identify innovative health solutions to improve health and well-being in their communities.
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More than 800 medical practices and health systems recognized for blood pressure control nationwide
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) today recognized 802 physician practices and health systems from across the country for their commitment to reducing the number of Americans who have heart attacks and strokes each year. As part of the annual Target: BP Recognition Program, run jointly by the two associations since 2017, these practices are being recognized for their commitment to helping more patients improve blood pressure control.
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After stroke strikes, what comes next?
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, wants stroke survivors to know that while life may be different after a stroke, rehabilitation can help them regain some independence, decrease chances of another stroke and provide new goals to work toward.
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Employers should play an active role in employee’s mental health according to new survey
New York, Oct. 8, 2018 — More than three in four U.S. employees (76 percent) have dealt with issues negatively affecting their mental health according to new survey results. Almost all employees (96%) agree that mental health is as important as physical...
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Streamlined Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification will better serve hospitals
DALLAS – October 3, 2018 – The nation’s two leading cardiac accreditation and certification organizations are joining forces to offer a single joint product for hospitals beginning in January 1, 2019. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading...
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New Kids Heart Challenge™ marks American Heart Association’s 40th year in nation’s schools
Students in elementary schools around the country have a new way to move their bodies toward heart health, earn benefits for their schools and give back to their community this school year.
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Socially responsible companies team up to save lives from heart disease and stroke
People shopping for a new cellphone, fitness gear, wickless candles or other products can support the American Heart Association and help save lives while making their purchases as part of the Life Is Why We Give fundraising campaign. Funds raised for the Association help train 2.5 million high school graduates each year in CPR, advance medical care through Get with the Guidelines quality programs, advocate for pulse oximetry screenings to test newborns for congenital heart defects and more.
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Pioneering training kiosks provide 100,000 with Hands-Only CPR skills
More than 100,000 people have been trained in the life-saving skill of Hands-Only CPR since the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, launched its Hands-Only CPR training kiosk program in 2016.
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Emerging musicians using voices to eliminate disparities in health
The rising musical duo The War and Treaty is making their voice heard in an important way: Today, Michael and Tanya Trotter announced they’re joining the nationwide EmPOWERED to ServeTM movement to help eliminate disparities in health.
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Nearly 800 companies reach milestone in workplace health and achieve recognition from American Heart Association
The results of the American Heart Association 2018 Workplace Health Achievement Index are in, recognizing 775 organizations for taking important steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.
